SPLE For ACHITECTS- BATCH 2020

Prepared by: Arch. Oscar Dino Jr March 12, 2020

1. What is RA 9266?
A. An ACT providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the registration,
licensing and practice of architecture.
B. An ACT to regulate the practice of architecture in the Philippines.
C. An ACT to enhance the mobility of disabled persons by requiring certain buildings,
institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices.
D. An ACT establishing a comprehensive fire code of the Philippines.

2. What is RA 9514?
A. Fire Code of the Philippines B. National Building Code
C. Socialized Housing D. Accessibility Law

3. What governs if there is a conflict between Detailed Specs, General Specs, and the Drawing?
A. Detailed Specs B. General Specs
C. Drawing D. Doesn t Matter

4. The Contractor shall give written notice to the architect at least _____ prior to the beginning,
suspending (except in case of accident) or resuming the work.
A. 10 days B. 15 days
C. 3 weeks D. 1 month

5. Is the approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his surety as guarantee of good faith
on the part of the contractor to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the Contract.

A. Payment Bond B. Proposal Bond

C. Contract Bond D. Performance Bond

6. A symmetrical three-dimensional shape, either solid or hollow, contained by six equal squares.
A. Rectangular Prism B. Hexahedron
C. Cube D. Hexeract

7. Based on the RA ____ and PD ___, Architectectural drawings such as schemes and contract
documents are the property of the Architect.
A. 9266; 49 B. 9514; 54
C. 344; 957 D. 9266; 220

8. First City to use Landscape Architecture as a design concept.

A. Versailles B. Villandry
C. Warsaw D. Dorset

9. These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of secondary information
gathered for the project to aid the Client in early decision-making.
A. Feasibility Study B. Pre-Feasibility Study
C. Site Selection and Analysis D. Consultation
10. This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and identification of both
horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a solution.
A. Space Management Studies B. Architectural Programming
C. Space Planning D. Value Management

11. An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and
functional set-up
A. Space Management Studies B. Architectural Programming
C. Space Planning D. Value Management

12. The _______ created the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) in the Philippines
A. PD 223 B. PD 323
C. PD 232 D. BP 223

13. The _______ is the legal bond for the Client-Architect relationship
A. MOA B. Proposal
C. Contract D. Gen Conditions

14. Full time supervision is paid

A. 1-1.5% B. 1.5-3%
C. 2-5% D. 5-7%

15. It means building house

A. Jugendstil B. Bauhaus
C. Stile Floreale D. Sezzession

16. Arrange sequentially the following work according to the 16-division uniform construction index: i.
Thermal and Moisture Protection ii. Specialties iii.Finishes iv. Doors and Windows
A. I, iii, iv, ii
B. Ii, iii, iv, i
C. I, iv, iii, ii
D. Ii, iv, iii, i

17. Additional information on Contract Documents issued to bidders before date of bidding.
A. Instruction to Bidders B. Special Provisions
C. Bid Bulletin D. Invitation to Bid

18. Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to the people?.
A. Seek constructive civic service
B. Take part in paid endorsement of building material
C. Shares technical information
D. Promote professional organization
19. Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to his colleagues
and subordinates?
A. Provides free professional service for a charitable project
B. Donates to obtain advantage in a religious project
C. Undertakes a commission from another Architect duly notified
D. Serving as professional adviser, accepts employment as Design Architect for a competition
project.

20. Invitations issued to prospective bidders, giving information as to the nature of the proposed
project, conditions for the issuance of contract documents, date of bidding, and estimated cost
or information that would give the Contractor a general idea of the magnitude and extent of the
project.
A. Instruction to Bidders B. Invitation to Bid
C. Bid Bulletin D. Written Notice

21. Promptly issuing the Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of Completion is a
responsibility of the Architect to whom?
A. Client B. Public
C. Contractor D. Manufacturer

22. Information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in person or sent by registered
mail to the individual. firm or corporation at the last known business address of such individual, firm or
corporation.
A. Instruction to Bidders B. Invitation to Bid
C. Bid Bulletin D. Written Notice

23. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Architect in the Construction Phase of the Regular
Design Services?
A. Makes periodic visits to the site
B. Makes exhaustive on-site supervision
C. Be held responsible for failure of contractor to carry out work
D. Prepares shop drawings

24. How many percent of the cost of the work is the range of fees for landscape design services?
A. 10 - 15% B. 10 - 18%
C. 12 - 15% D. 12 - 18%

25. Not among the functions of the Construction Management Group.

A. Approves methods and systems of construction
B. Reviews change orders and payments
C. Recommends general contractor
D. Involve directly with the contractor's work
26. What is Division 7 of the 16-division uniform construction index?
A. Metals
B. Thermal and Moisture Protection
C. Wood and Plastics
D. Doors and Windows

27. What does ASTM stands for?

A. American Society for Testing Materials
B. American Society for Testing and Materials
C. American Standards for Testing Materials
D. American Standards for Testing and Materials

28. Economic Housing

A. BP 200 B. BP 220
C. PD 957 D. PD 967

29. The Socialized Housing Law

A. BP 200 B. BP 220
C. PD 957 D. PD 967

30. Contractor's License Law

A. RA 0386 B. RA 4566
C. RA 7277 D. RA 7279

31. Construction Industry Arbitration Law

A. EO 1008 B. EO 1057
C. EO 298 D. EO 2976

32. Condominium Act

A. RA 9053 B. RA 4726
C. RA 0545 D. RA 9266

33. Urban Development Housing Act of 1992

A. RA 7279 B. RA 0545
C. RA 1582 D. RA 8981

34. Philippines Landscape Architecture Act of 2000

A. RA 9053 B. RA 9266
C. RA 6541 D. RA 4566

35. Interior Design Law

A. RA 1364 B. RA 4726
C. RA 1582 D. RA 8534

36. How many percentage of the total cost should the architect get from a specialized architectural
services?
A. 15% B. 10%
C. 5% D. 20%
37. The space planning, architectural lay-outing and utilization of spaces within and surrounding a
specific building/ structure in relation with the existing natural and/or built environments.
A. Site development planning services
B. Architectural Interiors
C. Site and physical planning services
D. Comprehensive development planning services

38. It refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property on which vertical structure
such as buildings, monuments and the like, as well as horizontal developments such as rights-of-way,
open spaces and activity spaces are to be proposed.
A. Comprehensive development planning services
B. Site development planning services
C. Site and Physical planning services
D. None of the above

39. Ensure the proper function and maintenance of the building/structure and site after final inspection.
A. Facilities maintenance support
B. Building environment certification
C. Forensic architecture
D. None of the above

40. Scientific study on the built environment's well being.

A. Building testing and commissioning
B. Architectural Interiors
C. Forensic architecture
D. Building systems design

41. The consulting architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic knowledge of
Green architecture and environmental and/or sustainable design and sufficient knowledge of the
governing environmental laws.
A. Sustainable architecture design services
B. Building environment certification
C. Facilities maintenance support
D. None of the above

42. Specifically mentioned under Sec. 3 and 14 of R.A. 9266, involves the detailed planning and design of
the indoor/enclosed areas of any proposed building/structure, including retrofit, renovation,
rehabilitation or expansion work which shall cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the
architectural lay-outing of all building engineering systems found therein.
A. Site development planning B. Architectural Interiors
C. Acoustic design D. None of the above

43. Architects are People who are Registered and _______ qualified to practice architecture
A. Technically B. Legally
 C. Professionally D. Current

44. SPP Document no. 201 is __________

A. Pre-design Services B. Regular Design Services
C. Construction Services D. Post Construction Services

45. SPP Document no. 205 is ___________.

A. Pre-Design Services B. Regular Design Services
C. Construction Services D. Post- Construction Services
46. The ____ is the formulation of site criteria to determine the most appropriate site for a proposed
project.
A. Site Planning B. Site Selection
C. Site Comparison D. Site Analysis

47. Government Agency which regulates the practice of Architecture.

A. UAP B. CHED
C. PRC D. SEC

48. Under the Civil Code, how long is the liability of the Architect for the regular design of structures.
A. 10 yrs B. 1 yr
C. 3 yrs D. 15 yrs

49. Building Administrators are compensated based on:

A. % of construction cost B. % of gross monthly rentals
C. Lump sum D. % of income
50. The record of construction activities
A. Activity Ledger B. Construction Record
C. Logbook of Construction D. Non listed

51. Under RA 9514, automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in building with height over
A. 15.0 mts B. 10.0 mts
C. 20.0 mts D. 25.0 mts

52. Construction Management Services

A. SPP 204a B. SPP 204b
C. SPP 206 D. Non listed

53. Comprehensive Architectural Services

A. SPP Doc 204 B. SPP Doc 205
C. SPP Doc 206 D. SPP Doc 207

54. Period of making good the defects

A. 30 days B. 40 days
C. 50 days D. 60 days

55. Easements and setbacks can be waived by having a _______

 A. Sprinkler system B. Party Wall
C. Firewall D. Non-listed

56. What is the minimum area of habitable room

A. 10 sqm B. 8 sqm
C. 6 sqm D. 4 sqm

57. The most narrow RROW in socialized housing development is called _________
A. Minor road B. Walkway
C. Alley D. Pathway

58. All Corner lots must have a minimum _____ % open space
A. 5% B. 10%
C. 20% D. 50%

59. Under NBC, what is the minimum number of doors in a house occupied by 9 people?
A. 1 door B. 2 doors
C. 3 doors D. 4 doors
60. For sanitation purposes, what is the minimum distance of septic tank of drainfield area of effluent
from any source of water
A. 10 mts B. 12mts
C. 15mts D. 25mts

61. Process of correcting defects in construction

A. Revisions B. Defect Correction
C. Making Good the Defects D. Non-listed

62. A Structural member whose function is to transfer the loads from a Building Safely into the ground
A. BEAMS B. FOOTINGS
C. COLUMNS D. SLABS

63. A type of concrete floor which has no supporting beams

A. DROP PANEL B. FLAT SLAB
C. ONE WAY SLAB D. TWO WAY SLAB
64. Large beams supporting a smaller beam is called
A. TIE BEAM B. LINTEL
C. GIRT D. GIRDER

65. A slab whose main reinforcement is provided in both direction

A. DUAL-DIRECTION SLAB B. TWO WAY SLAB
C. BOTH WAY SLAB D. BOTH DIRECTION SLAB

66. A wall design to resist the lateral displacement of soil other materials
A. EXTERIOR WALL B. RETAINING WALL
C. BEARING WALL D. SHEAR WALL
67. A material other than aggregate, water or hydraulic cement used as an ingredient of concrete and
added to concrete before or during its mixing to modify its properties
A. ADMIXTURE B. WATER PROOFING
C. ACCELERATOR D. INERT MATERIALS

68. Structural member that us subjected to transverse load

A. FOOTING B. BEAM
C. COLUMN D. PIER
69. This device is used for adjusting the tension or length of cables, tie rods and other tensioning system.
it it normally consists of two threaded eye bolts, one screwed into each end of a small metal frame, and
having opposite threads

A. Turnbuckle
B. Bolt and eye
C. Belt buckle
D. C- channel

70. A simple beam with both ends extending beyond its supports on both ends
A. Overhanging beam B. Double overhanging beam
C. Continuous beam D. Trussed beam

71. A mixture of 1:2:4 has a strength of

A. 2500psi B. 3000psi
C. 3500psi D. 4000psi
72. Vernacular term for truss is
A. Sepo B. Kilo
C. Tarankilya D. Trabe anzo

73. Identify the figure

A. Patch fitting
B. Glass balustrade fitting
C. Glass clamp
D. Glass connector

74. A beam extending over more than two supports

A. Overhanging beam B. Double overhanging beam
C. Continuous beam D. Trussed beam

75. what type of joint

A. Spline
B. Miter
C. Rabbet
 D. Finger

76. In construction site, if someone posts "escombro for sale" outside, what is he selling
A. Salvaged materials B. Scrap metals
C. Fill D. None of the above

77. Any deviation from a plane or true surface of a board or panel usually caused by uneven drying
during the seasoning process or by a change in moisture content
A. Warp B. Split
C. Shake D. Wane

78. A protective or onamental plate as around a keyhole doorknob, drawer pull, or light switch.
A. Escutcheon B. Flat plate
C. Strike D. Spindle

79. A wood derived from a conifer or gymnosperm tree is a

A. Softwood B. Hardwood
C. Springwood D. Summerwood

80. Distance sound travels during each cycle of vibration.

A. Wavelength B. Sound absorption
C. Frequency D. Nota

81. During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, this part of the elevator is used to open the doors
from the outside.
A. Fire exit B. Outside door latch
C. Panic bar D. Door latch

82. A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width of each door leaf which will open if subjected to
pressure.
A. Panic bar B. Mullion
C. Door latch D. Keylock

83. Condensing unit is a part of a ___.

A. Escalator B. Pressurization
C. Refrigeration D. Freon

84. The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch (1”) x 4”(commercial size) T
& G flooring. Assuming that the available T & G is 1” x 4” x 16” and the effective width is 3.5” ,
the total board feet needed is
A. 1,280 bf B. 1,098 bf
C. 1,330 bf D. 1,298 bf

85. The Architecture Act 2004

A. RA 547 B. RA 545
C. RA 9266 D. RA 9256
86. Condominiums and Subdivision Protection Law
A. BP 200 B. BP 220
C. PD 967 D. PD 957

87. It is necessary to provide _______ to turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar
materials come together.
A. Flashing material B. Binding material
C. Counter flushing D. Covering material

88. The tapered, semicylindrical roofing tile laid in a position concave side up
A. Imbrex B. Tegula
C. Pantile D. Spanish Tile

89. Upon application of Building Permit, what activity can be done that is allowed by the OBO?
A. Bending of Bars B. Excavation
C. Formworking D. Pouring of Concrete

90. In elevators, it protects the equipment from over currents

A. Circuit Breaker B. Limit Switch
C. Handrail Guard Switches D. Disconnect Switch

91. This architectural style was once called "opus modernum".

A. Art Deco B. Art Noveau
C. Gothic D. Baroque

92. Leandro Locsin's Chapel of the Holy Sacrifice was famously known as
A. Delaney's Chalice B. Delaney's Flying saucer
C. Delaney's UFO D. Delaney's Spaceship

93. The third National Artist for Architecture awardee.

A. Locsin B. Nakpil
C. Santos D. Manosa

94. The Dome of the Rock at Jerusalem presently belongs to what religion?
A. Roman Catholicism B. Judaism
C. Zionism D. Islam

95. Female statues with baskets serving as columns

A. Astylar B. Bartizan
C. Crenel D. Canephora

96. Founder of the Bauhaus School of Art.

A. A. Alvar Aalto B. B. Eero Saarinen
C. C. Walter Gropius D. D. Le Corbusier
97. The most famous structure of Byzantine architecture and notable of its large dome.
A. Basilica of Saint’Apollinare Nuovo B. Church of San Vitale
C. Hagia Irene D. Hagia Sophia
98. A style influenced by geometric figures?
A. Renaissance B. Gothic
C. Romanesque D. Art deco

99. What is a common striking feature of a church?

A. Bell tower B. Facade
C. Butress D. Ornated pediments

100. A grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal, serves as a spout and projects from the gutter to
throw rainwater clear off a building?
A. Scupper drain B. Carved parapet
C. Gargoyle D. Down spout

101. From the given figure, identify the architectural style used?

A. Art deco
B. Renaissance
C. International style
D. Modernism

102. Identify the building in Question #100

A. One World Trade Center
B. Renaissance Building
C. Empire State Building
D. Chrysler Building

103. From the given figure, identify the architectural style used?

A. Art deco
B. Art nouveau
C. Rococo
D. Baroque

104. Splendid example of early gothic?

A. St paul’s cathedral B. Westminster abbey
C. Cathedral of notre dame D. None
105. Who gave the statue of liberty to the US?
A. Spain B. France
C. Great Britain D. Portugal

106. A type of roman wall facing with rectangular block with or without mortar joints.
A. Opus Tesselatum B. Opus Mixtum
C. Opus Recticulatum D. Opus Quadratum

107. A type of Roman wall facing with alternating courses of brickworks.

A. Opus Incertum B. Opus Mixtum
C. Opus Recticulatum D. Opus Quadratum

108. A term given to the mixture of Christian, Spanish, and Muslim 12th-16th century architecture.
A. Byzantine B. Romanesque
C. Saracenic D. Mudejar

109. Architect of the Lung Center of the Philippines.

A. George Ramos B. William Cosculluela
C. Froilan Hong D. Gabriel Formoso

110. He created the Dymaxion House, "the first machine for living".

A. Buckminster Fuller
B. Louis Sullivan
C. Marcel Lajos Breuer
D. Le Corbusier

111. Built by the Franciscan priest Fr. Blas dela Madre, this church in Rizal whose design depicts the
heavy influence of Spanish Baroque, was declared a national treasure.
A. Antipolo Church
B. Angono Church
C. Jala-jala
D. Morong Church

112. Most simple type of scheduling technique.

A. Line balance B. Bar chart
C. PERT-CPM D. S-curve
113. Designer of the Taj Mahal.
A. Shah Jalan B. Shah Jahan
C. Shah Reza D. Shah Naser

114. This church, 1st built by the Augustinian Fr. Miguel Murguia, has an unusually large bell which was
made from approximately 70 sacks of coins donated by the towns people.
A. Panay Cathedral in Capiz
B. Las Pinas Cathedral
C. Quiapo Church
D. Laoag Cathedral

115. Mediaeval architecture, which is characterized by the pointed style, was prevalent in Western
Europe from the 13th to the 15th century. What do you call this style?
A. Romanesque B. Arabesque
C. Doric D. Gothic

116. Which of the following is NOT a principle of design?

A. Balance B. Scale
C. Contrast D. Color

117. Which of the following is NOT a design element

A. Space B. Movement
C. Line D. Value

118. What type of texture does the picture represent?

A. Hard
B. Soft
C. Smooth
D. Gritty

119. When talking about stairs, what is the vertical face of a step?
A. Riser B. Tread
C. Stringer D. Face

120. When talking about stairs, what is a structural member that supports the treads and risers?
A. Riser B. Tread
C. Stringer D. Girder
121. When talking about roofs, what word also can refer to the slope?
A. Pitch B. Run
C. Rise D. Hip

122. Who was called the father of skyscrapers?

A. Mohenjo Daro B. Louis Henry Sullivan
C. Vincent van Gogh D. Vitruvius

123. What is a Sharp edge where two surfaces meet at an angle such as the corner of a square column
or shaft.
A. Arrays B. Arris
C. Roof D. Aerial

124. Tracery is the stonework elements that support the glass in a?

A. Door window B. Window
C. Gothic window D. Roof window

125. It refers to the contour and natural terrain of the earth.

A. Climate B. Geology
C. Topography D. Geography

126. This type of influence includes the historical setting, the political, social, and economic social status
of the society, and the religion.
A. Land influence B. People influence
C. Societal influence D. Cultural influence

127. A compensation type is based on technical hour expended by consultants, technical staffs and
architects.
A. Professional fee plus expenses B. % of construction cost
C. Multiple of direct personnel expense D. Fixed fee

128. Minimum lot Area for Single Detached for Economic housing
A. 72 B. 64
C. 36 D. 22

129. _______ is the penalty for unpaid due Professional fee within the contract time.
A. Interest Payment B. Penalty
C. Liquidated damages D. Surcharge

130. A Master's Degree in Architecture shall be credited how many months in the practical experience
required of any person applying for examination?
A. 6 months B. 12 months
C. 18 months D. 24 months
131. Which of the following is a ground for suspension and revocation of Certificate of Registration,
Professional Identification Card or the Special/Temporary Permit?
A. Signed plans prepared in his/her office by draftsmen
B. Paid only the regular fees in securing Certificate of Registration
C. Aided in unauthorized practice
D. Undertook projects with service agreements

132. A method of compensation frequently used where there is a continuing relationship on a series of
projects.:
A. Multiple of direct personnel expense B. Percentage of construction cost
C. Professional fee plus expenses D. Lump sum or fixed fee
133. Identify which letter in the target is a valley jack rafter?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

134. Zuellig Building (Makati)

A. WV Coscolluela; S.O.M. B. Recio + Casas Architects; S.O.M.
C. Palafox Associates; S.O.M. D. Jagnus Studio; S.O.M.

135. EDSA Shrine (Ortigas)

A. Fernando Ocampo B. Cesar Concio
C. Leandro Locsin D. Fransisco Manosa

136. Philippine Arena (Bulacan)

A. Kohn Pedersen Fox B. Studio Libeskind
C. Populous D. Jagnus Design Studio

137. First UAP president (1976)

A. Noberto Nuke B. Leandro Locsin
C. Jose Herrera D. Yolanda Reyes

138. At what stage are specifications done?

A. Contract Document Phase B. Specifications Phase
C. Construction Phase D. Bidding/Negotiation Phase

139. Who does the architect approach for sound control?

A. Electronics Engineer B. Acoustics Engineer
C. Electrical Engineer D. DJ

140. Which among the following should the architect’s fee NOT be based?
A. Client’s profile directory B. Project construction cost
C. Contractor’s fee D. Labor cost
141. Who gives the directive to start the project?
A. Project Manager B. Construction Manager
C. Owner D. Contractor

142. Who is responsible for the soil investigation of the project?

A. Project Manager B. Construction Manager
C. Owner D. Contractor
143. You had a residential project for a Client. After the construction, you found out that the Client used
your design for another project without your consent. What will you do?
A. Forgive and forget. B. Inform the Mayor
C. File a case with the PRC D. File a case in court

144. What offense is committed if a person uses the name of another architect in his practice without
the consent of the latter?
A. Nothing B. Misdemeanor
C. Illegal practice D. Misrepresentation

145. The PRC will not issue the Certificate of Registration to a successful examinee if he commits one of
the following:
A. Sign his signature in a project that he didn’t design
B. Unethical practice by competing with other architect
C. Fraudulent act
D. Immoral act

146. Build in, mount in position, connect, apply for intended use.
A. Furnish B. Install
C. Provide D. Fabricate

147. Period for which claim for adjustment has to be asserted for changes in the work.
A. 5 days B. 10 days
C. 15 days D. 20 days

148. Architect’s action on request for payment must be made within how many days?
A. 5 days B. 10 days
C. 15 days D. 20 days

149. This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship
involving a series of projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for
the Architect’s technical time and overhead.
A. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
B. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
C. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
D. Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

150. Coconut Palace (Manila)

A. Leandro Locsin B. Fransisco Manosa
C. Juan Nakpil D. Jose Maria Zaragosa